From: Eagle River Historical Society <eagleriverhistoricalsociety@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 09:24:03 -0600 Message-ID: <CAJyy84xOzMoAXg_rs=QmG4w0ZN30HsUra4GUHxyr=DKgv=Y3Uw@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fw: Foundation Search
I'd like to update the FDO center list. There is one in Eagle River also.
Karen Sailer
On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 8:35 AM JANET IRENE SEYMOUR <
janet.seymour@wisconsinhistory.org> wrote:
> FYI
>
> Dear Everybody, the Foundation Center (located in New York city) gets the
> tax records of the foundation in the U.S. and uses the info on those tax
> forms for their _Foundation Directory Online_ database (_FDO_)—it
has info
> on over 100,000 foundations, so it is extremely comprehensive.
>
> While a lot of nonprofits subscribe in order to access the _FDO_, everyon
e
> can access it for _free_ at any of the “Funding Information Netwo
rk” (FIN)
> members, of which there are seven in Wisconsin.
>
> See the info below which describes how comprehensive the _FDO_ database i
s.
>
> FIN locations in Wisconsin include:
>
> UW-Superior’s library;
> Eau Claire Public Library;
> La Crosse Public Library;
> Lawrence University’s library (in Appleton);
> UW-Stevens Point’s library;
> UW-Madison’s Memorial Library (728 State Street);
> Marquette University’s library (in Milwaukee).
>
> To locate the exact details about the Foundation Center’s FIN nea
rest to
> you, see their entry in the FIN directory webpage at this URL (including
> when they are open, etc.):
>
> http://network.foundationcenter.org/directory
>
> FIN locations in Wisconsin: UW-Superior’s library; Eau C
laire
> Public Library; La Crosse Public Library; Lawrence University’s l
ibrary (in
> Appleton); UW-Stevens Point’s library; UW-Madison’s Memor
ial Library (728
> State Street); Marquette University’s library (in Milwaukee)
>
> Regards,
>
> Laurie Wermter
> laurie.wermter@wisc.edu
>
> ====================
>
> Grantmaker Profiles
>
> Comprehensive information about foundations and other grantmakers.
> Grantmaker profiles provide a powerful summary overview of the funder's
> work along with all the pertinent details fundraisers need to find and
> approach great prospects.
> With information on more than 140,000 grantmakers, FDO can help you find
> the funders you don't know yet. The majority of these grantmakers do not
> have websites and would otherwise be almost impossible to find.
>
> The data in Foundation Directory Online is compiled from IRS Forms 990 an
d
> 990-PF, grantmaker websites, annual reports, printed application
> guidelines, the philanthropic press, and various other sources. In all,
> Foundation Center's data and editorial staff continually monitors countle
ss
> sources to verify that our databases are up-to-date.
> Our team is also in frequent communication with grantmakers nationwide.
> Our eGrant reporters supply their grant data to us directly so we can
> quickly update FDO without having to wait for the IRS to release the late
st
> Forms 990.
>
> Grantmaker Profiles include:
> • Private & independent foundations
> • Corporate foundations
> • U.S. Federal funders
> • Public charities
> • International foundations
>
> A who's who of people you need to know
>
> The built-in LinkedIn integration allows you to see who can help you make
> that connection. Learn the names of people and companies that serve as
> board members, trustees, and donors, so you can plan and build the
> relationships that will be most useful for your organization.
>
> Maps and Charts
>
> A better perspective on foundation activity.
> Quickly identify giving trends to see if a grantmaker is likely to give i
n
> your geographic area or in your field in the upcoming year.
> • What is Being Funded? Gives you a quick visual reference
of a
> grantmaker's giving activity by subject area so you can see their actual
> giving.
> • Where is the Money Going? Especially useful for finding n
ational
> and regional funders, shows the geographic distribution of a grantmaker's
> funding at different levels, such as state, county, or city, so you can
> decide how likely they are to fund you.
> • How Big are the Grants? Useful for giving you a quick gui
de on the
> number of grants broken out by amount. This graph provides guidance on ho
w
> much to request from a funder.
>
> Grant Information
>
> Insights into previously awarded grants.
> Detailed grant information, including recipients, descriptions, and types
> of support, helps you determine which funders are most likely to fund you
r
> work, how much to request, and what to highlight in a grant proposal.
> This data helps you better understand a foundation and its giving
> priorities and helps answer questions such as:
> • What kinds of organizations does the foundation give to?
> • How much funding goes to organizations similar to yours?
> • How can you stand out? Which areas of your organization s
hould you
> highlight and what weaknesses can you pre-emptively address?
>
> Recipient Profiles
>
> A smarter way to prospect for grantmakers.
> Recipient profiles provide insights and data to understand the fundraisin
g
> opportunities based on the successes of similar organizations. Tap into
> these insights to help shape your prospecting strategy. You may discover
a
> grantmaker not on your radar!
>
> My FDO
>
> Organize your prospect research.
> My FDO enables you to keep track of your prospect research. This is where
> you will access saved searches, favorites, tags and alerts. You can also
> use the Assessment Tool to evaluate funders and keep track of the tasks
> associated with prospecting and applying for grants.
> Features include:
> • Assessment Tool: Guides you through step-by-step evaluati
on to see
> if a funder is a good match for your project.
> • Dashboard: View a snapshot of your current foundation fun
draising
> efforts that you add to My FDO.
> • My FDO: Access your saved searches, Tags, Alerts and Favo
rite
> Grantmakers.
> • Projects: Organize your fundraising efforts into projects
and
> track your progress.
> • Prospects: See your comprehensive history with a funder,
including
> current and historical grant proposals, amounts awarded, associated
> projects, communication and contacts, and notes.
> • Grant Proposals: Track details related to a grant proposa
l
> including a description of the grant, the associated project, financial
> information, and any additional information.
> • Contacts: Manage your relationships with funders by acces
sing
> their contact information and tracking your communication history.
> • Tasks: Manage any items needed to secure a grant; assign
tasks,
> manage deadlines, track progress, and write comments.
>
> 990-PF
>
> A deeper dive into source material.
> Fully searchable, digitized copies of grantmaker's 990PF tax forms are
> posted on the grantmaker profiles.
>
> ========================
=
>
> From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu <
> localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu> On Behalf Of Paul Wolter
> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 3:29 PM
> To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
> Subject: Foundation Search
>
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone used the firm Foundation Search in helping to find foundations
> that would help with funding? If yes, what was your experience?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Wolter
> Executive Director
> Sauk County Historical Society
>
> Work 608-356-1001
> Cell 414-539-2609
>
>